MSGA Magazine November 2014 issue 16

November 2014 Issue # 16

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2014 Product Round-Up

Questions with

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Apel

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Executive Director of the Golf Course Builders Association of America

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Orlando’s ANNIKA Academy:

Amateur Interview

Bennett Buch Steven Segrist

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Executive Director’s Welcome Year in Review The Maryland State Golf Association year is the calendar year; however, it really begins with the Annual Meeting on the second Friday in November when the Board of Directors and Officers for the coming year are elected. For 2014, Rick Collins of Baltimore Country Club was elected President. In addition, the remaining Board was re-elected along with a new 9th Vice President Diane Herndon from Argyle Country Club. Diane is the first women elected to an officers position of the MSGA. As is tradition, the MSGA Championship Golf Schedule began with the single elimination State Team Matches with the first round in late March. Beginning with 74 clubs and culminating some 6 weeks later on April 27th with Rolling Road Golf Club defeating the University of Maryland in the finals to win the 2014 State Team Championship. April and May were very busy months with multiple championships plus three qualifiers for the MD Amateur and/or MD Open and a local qualifier for the U.S. Open. The three MD Am/Open qualifiers attracted over 400 entries. June brings the first major championship of the year with the Maryland Amateur conducted at the east course of the Baltimore Country Club. This year’s championship was played in beautiful weather with Denny McCarthy winning his second in a row Championship. The second major of the year, the MD Open, was conducted in July at Lakewood Country Club with Pat McCormick winning in a five hole playoff with Denny McCarthy to become the 2014 Open Champion. The latter part of the tournament year is highlighted by team competitions and Senior Championships with the Senior Amateur Champion John Howson winning at Musket Ridge Golf Club by 7 shots while firing a two day 11 under par total, and Matt Sughrue winning the Senior Open at the Elkridge Club. For complete results of all Championships go to the MSGA web site at www.msga.org and click on Tournament Central icon.

The MSGA electronic magazine entered it’s first full year of publication and all issues can be found on the MSGA web site under the drop down menu icon for the e magazine. The intent is to publish an issue each month with many articles about Maryland clubs, courses and players. It also has a monthly rules article and covers all the results of the men and women’s championships. The magazine is your magazine and we are open to any suggestions you may have or would like to see in the magazine. We look forward to hearing from our readers.

This year saw the expansion of our one day play days to six events which were attended by 90-120 players per event. Play days are handicap two person team events, open to both men and women of varying skill levels and offers the opportunity to play some great venues at a very reasonable price. Courses are set up with varying tee lengths to fit everyone’s game. For additional info see our website or contact the office.

The MSGA provides many services to the golfers of Maryland beyond the tournament schedules and this year our Patron Member Program which provides discount golf began utilizing the Victory Golf Pass booklet with discounts at over 300 golf facilities in six states.

Other services offered include an app for your smart phone on which you can post your scores or look up handicaps.

Many of our programs occur every year and once again this year we funded the Emett Gary scholarship at

theSmith University of Maryland which provides academic financial support to students in the Agronomy school, Bill many of which Executive Directorgo on to be course superintendents. This year we also awarded 5 new and 1 renewal academic scholarships students who are either employed by member clubs or are children of employees of member Maryland StatetoGolf Association clubs or golfers with a significant involvement with golf. Last but not least the volunteer course raters rated around 25 courses.

The year 2014 was a highly energized year in which much was accomplished, yet other new programs will be finalized in 2015. Stay tuned and hope you had a great golfing year. See you in 2015.

William K. Smith, Executive Director, Maryland State Golf Association

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William K. Smith, Executive Director, Maryland State Golf Association

AMATEUR INTERVIEW WITH MARTY WEST

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Bennett Buch & Steven Segrist

Five Questions

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Justin Apel, Executive Director of the Golf Course Builders Association of America

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Destination report Fall Foliage

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Contents

AMATEUR INTERVIEW WITH MARTY WEST

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Bennett Buch Steven Segrist

Orlando’s ANNIKA Academy

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The Perfect Place to Prep for the 2015 Season

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2014 Product Round-Up

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The best golf products and accessories of 2014

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AMATEUR INTERVIEW WITH MARTY WEST

Bennett Buch Steven Segrist

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I consider myself very fortunate to be at a Club that is committed to junior golf. From the Club’s Founding Members, to our current Board of Directors and Management Team, a consistent theme has been the importance of access and opportunity. The Junior Golf Program at Cattail Creek strives to develop the skills and knowledge that are needed to play and enjoy the great game of golf. Our goal is to expose our juniors to all aspects of the game, while promoting and educating them to become confident, mature, and responsible young men and women.

I believe the first step in developing a successful junior golfer is to make sure the focus is on having fun and enjoying the game. The worst mistake we can make as parents and as coaches is to push kids so hard that they lose interest. I’ve never seen a junior hit a bad shot intentionally, but I have seen parents push their kids too hard.

If they have hit a poor shot or played a poor round, they don’t need to be told this. They already know. They do, however, need to know that there will be a next time and that hard work can improve the outcome.

Over the past two years, I have had the opportunity to get to know two very talented young men, who have made a tremendously positive impact on Cattail’s Junior Golf Program. Bennett Buch and Steven Segrist have grown up on the fairways and practice facilities at Cattail Creek. Their long list of accomplishments, including victories on the region’s biggest Junior Golf stage is impressive enough.

Even more impressive is their maturity and ambassadorship to the younger up-andcoming crop of Cattail Creek junior golfers, serving as mentors and role-models to the next generation.

Determination, perseverance, commitment, focus, passion and self-discipline are a few of the attributes that have made Bennett and Steven successful at the junior level.

Their success comes from their ambition to play and practice as much as they can.They truly love golf and, as a result, demonstrate the commitment needed to play it well. I had an opportunity to sit down and ask each of them some questions about their experiences and advice they have for other aspiring junior golfers. Here is what they had to say:

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Steven’s Highlights: 2014 District 5 Champion 2013 MD High School High School State Champion 2013 District 5 Champion 2012 Bobby Bowers Memorial Champion

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Bennettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Highlights: 2010 - IJGT at Hershey Country Club-12 and under Champion-Big due to his first win on the junior circuit.

2011 - Bobby Bowers Memorial Junior Match Play Champion 2012 - Maryland State Public School State Champion 2013 - Washington Post Spring First Team All - Met 2013 - Bobby Gorin Memorial - Match Play Champion 2013 - Maryland State Golf Association Junior Boys Amateur Champion 2012 - 2013 - 2014 - United States Amateur First Alternate Washington Metropolitan Golf Association - Junior Golfer of the Year 6th Place Finish at the 107th Middle Atlantic Amateur 2014 - AJGA - Cattail Creek Champion 2014 - AJGA - Old South Country Club 2nd place 2014 - Played for the 2013 Williamson Cup team that placed 2nd overall.

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How old were you when you were first introduced to golf? At what time did you begin taking the game seriously?

BB: I was first introduced to the game when I was seven years old, but started to take it seriously when I was ten.

I tried out for the junior interclub team and didn’t make it, so I really started to play a lot that first summer. My best score starting out was 118, but within a year I had shot 75.

SS: I was first introduced to the game when I was 5. I started taking it seriously when I was 10.

Can you tell us about your first tournament? Do you remember it? How about your first tournament victory?

BB: My first tournament was at Heritage Hills the first year I started playing. I shot 93-89-97, and was pretty happy to break 90. I won my first tournament when I was twelve, the IJGT at Hershey Country Club. I hit four greens the final round and managed to shoot 73.

SS: The first tournament I played in was a 9 hole tournament. I remember being pretty nervous. The first tournament I won was at Queenstown. I won it in a chip-off.

People are always interested in how players of your caliber approach a tournament. Is there something special you do to get ready?

BB: There is nothing special you can do before a tournament to prepare for it. You need to be prepared well in advance so you’re not trying to figure it out on the course. If you do not have a swing you can trust the week before a tournament, it is very hard to perform well.

SS: I don’t have a real specific routine leading up to a tournament. I just try to get as much rest as I can.

If we were to ask your friends at school about you, what do you think they would say about you personally?

BB: They would say that I am quiet, and I that I try to be friends with everyone. But when it comes to competing, I am very intense. I do not like to lose.

SS: My friends at school would probably say that I am pretty quiet.

If we broke down your game into 5 areas(Drivers, Irons, Short Game, Putting and Course

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Management), what is your biggest strength? What needs the most improvement?

BB: They all constantly need work, and I have always had to keep an eye on everything. My biggest strength would be that I love to compete.

SS: The biggest strength of my game is my iron game.

My putting needs the most improvement.

What is it about golf that you love? What is it about the nature of the game that attracts you?

BB: I love that is an individual sport, and your fate is in your own hands.

SS: I love that golf presents a different challenge every day. I love trying to get better.

What is the toughest part of the game?

BB: Going to school and daylight savings.

SS: The toughest part of the game is keeping a good attitude With the amount of time that you spend playing and practicing, have you ever felt “burned out” and needed a break?

BB: Can’t wait to play tomorrow.

SS: I take a day off every once a while but I never feel burned out.

What can you tell us about the role your parents have played?

BB: They have taken me to every tournament, every lesson and every course that I have needed to go to.

They have always supported me and given me what I need. Without them it would be extremely difficult to have any success.

SS: My parents have been my biggest supporters ever since I started playing. They have always been there after bad rounds.

Looking ahead to the foreseeable future, how would define your success? What is one short term and one long term goal that you have set for yourself?

BB: Short term would be to win an AJGA invitational and long term would be to play on tour. I couldn’t imagine doing anything else.

SS: In the short term I would like to have a very successful college career and in the long term play on tour.

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About GCBAA

Five Questions

Justin Apel

Executive Director of the Golf Course Builders Association of America

The Golf Course Builders Association of America (GCBAA) is a non-profit trade association of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s foremost golf course builders and leading suppliers to the golf course construction industry. It was founded in the early 1970s, and its members represent all segments of the golf course construction industry.

It is the only organization in the world organized by and for golf course builders, and the only organization that represents the interests of the golf course construction industry.

The Association also endeavors to provide comprehensive programs and services to construction contractors and specialists in regard to the changing regulations and technology of golf course construction.

The GCBAA is a founding member of the National Golf Course Owners Association and continues to work closely with the other golf allied associations including the American Society of Golf Course Architects, United States Golf Association, National Golf Foundation and the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, on a variety of issues that affect the golf course construction industry.

What are your thoughts on the state of the golf industry?

People look at golf course closures and they think the industry is in trouble. Does golf have its challenges, like new course openings? Yes, but compression in the U.S. golf industry is positive as supply and demand reach equilibrium. We are working toward an inventory of courses that incrementally supports the growing demand for the game. In the U.S. alone, there are more than 25 million golf participants.

I am encouraged by the state of the industry today and excited for the growth and outlook for the game.

Like the rest of the country, golf is coming out of the recession. During the past decade, the industry has fared well compared to similar industries. Along the way, we have learned about our resiliency and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m confident golf is a game that will be enjoyed for many generations to come.

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How are your members involved in the game?

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Members of the Golf Course Builders Association of America (GCBAA) are busy finding new ways to improve building and construction methods as it pertains to courses and on-site facilities. They are maintaining and renovating more than 15,000 courses in the U.S. and countless others across the globe. Our membership is active in expanding networking opportunities and learning the newest technologies while earning continuing education hours. Each day, we strive to find new ways to support a vibrant and active industry.

Why should a facility use one of your members for its projects?

GCBAA members are an elite group in the golf construction industry. We have rigorous standards and requirements that all members must meet in order to be accepted and remain in good standing. These include the successful completion of projects, continuing education hours and references from peers as well as those involved in past projects. Those who choose one of our members to build, renovate or maintain its facilities are choosing the “best of the best” in the golf industry.

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Are your members working outside of the U.S.?

In the 1980’s, we created the international category and our network has increased to more than 15 countries. Our members have been involved in projects in the Caribbean, Asia, Europe and Russia, to name a few.

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In addition, the GCBAA is actively involved in the China Golf Show, Asia Golf Show and other international initiatives such as the “Center For Responsible Travel” in South America. These valuable networking opportunities allow us to collaborate with other allied associations and strive to improve the golf course construction industry.

Are there any industry initiatives that you are involved with?

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Yes, the GCBAA is very active in supporting a variety of industry activities to grow participation and interest in the game. This includes programs such as Get Golf Ready, The First Tee and our own “Sticks for Kids” program.

Each year, we participate in National Golf Day on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. to discuss the economic, charitable, environmental and fitness benefits to Congressional leaders and government agencies. The 2014 event resulted in 233 million publicity impressions and reached 16 million people through the #NGD14 social media campaign, which GCBAA actively supported throughout the month of May. The common goal of the GCBAA’s membership is to support the growth and vitality of the golf course industry while promoting the continued enjoyment of the game through the construction of the highest quality golf courses in the world.

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Destination report

Fall Foliage

Keswick Hall & Golf Club

www.keswick.com/golf.aspx

Not far from the University of Virginia’s campus in Charlottesville, Keswick Hall is a pure golf resort experience bursting with charm. You’ll see why sweater-clad students spend so much time outside every fall semester when you catch a glimpse of the legendary backdrop that is the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Seasonal golf packages like “The Full Cry” and “The Hunt” couple shoulder season golf rates with a stay at the adjacent 48-room inn. The course, which was renovated by Pete Dye just last year, blends his trademark modern elements with the original layout’s “old world” architecture and is playable for golfers of all skill levels.

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Branson, Missouri

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It’s hard to picture a more perfect representation of changing fall foliage than the vibrant shades of red, gold and orange that paint the hills of the Ozark mountains in Branson. This quirky town embraces autumn as much as any place in the U.S. – hosting events and festivals that welcome thousands of tourists during the harvest season.

Golfers visiting the area shouldn’t miss Buffalo Ridge Springs Golf Course and Top of the Rock Golf Course. Buffalo Ridge Springs, the Tom Fazio masterpiece that is regularly named the best course in the state by GOLF Magazine, is rich with thick trees and sparkling lakes. The best way to capture a wide view of the fall colors is to move to higher elevation. Top of the Rock lives up to its name; the Jack Nicklaus signature design was the first Par-3 course to host a pro championship and will provide an unforgettable view of the autumn landscape.

Salish Cliffs Golf Club

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The Pacific Northwest is not exactly synonymous with foliage change, but the native grasses and trees of a course like Salish Cliffs Golf Club are flush with a golden tinge this time of year. A favorite of Seattlenative Fred Couples, Salish Cliffs is located in Shelton, WA. The course offers stunning views of the surrounding Kamilche Valley and a level of exquisite conditioning that more courses should aspire to.

An amenity course of the equally luxurious Little Creek Casino Resort, both properties are owned and operated by the Squaxim Island Tribe. When you’re not golfing, you’ll find an award-winning spa, fine dining and numerous entertainment options at your fingertips.

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Pound Ridge

www.poundridgegolf.com

Central Park may be the most photogenic spot in New York City to capture the autumn colors, but you can fully immerse yourself in a similar setting at Pound Ridge Golf Club â&#x20AC;&#x201C; forty miles north of Manhattan. The only course in New York designed by Pete Dye is also the premier high-end course in the metropolitan area.

Pound Ridge entices golfers to visit its geographically diverse layout in Westchester County with a fall golf package that includes a round of golf, discounted spa treatments and accommodations at nearby Delamar Greenwich Harbor, complete with free champagne delivery to the room and breakfast the next morning.

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Pinehurst Resort

www.pinehurst.com

If you ever get a chance to play at Pinehurst, you have to take it. America’s preeminent golf resort mesmerizes guests no matter the season, but a shift in temperature brings out the best in the tobacco country landscape. The resort’s No. 2 course might be the most storied, but No. 5’s bevy of glassy lakes glimmer with reflections of the abundant foliage surrounding each hole.

You’ll want to make the most of your trip to a prestigious locale like Pinehurst, so we recommend hiring a travel agency like highly-acclaimed Premier Golf to lay out a detailed itinerary. That will leave you free to enjoy the strikingly beautiful scenery.

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Salish Cliffs Golf Club

http://salish-cliffs.com

This 600-acre panacea on Ontarioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stunning Georgian Bay opened in 2007, anchored by a thrilling, links-style Doug Carrick-designed golf course. Carrick wrought a layout for the ages at Cobble Beach, featuring stunning views of the bay from all 18 holes. The Nantucket-style clubhouse houses a fully-equipped golf shop, Sweetwater Restaurant & Bar, resort-caliber spa and fitness center and 10 tastefully-appointed guest suites at The Inn at Cobble Beach. Traveling golfers also have access to The Cottages at Cobble Beach, each featuring two bedrooms and full kitchens / living rooms.

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Manor Country Club Publisher Marcus Bain talks to Andrew Robertson, Course Superintendent

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Name: Andrew Robertson Title: Golf Course Superintendent Club: Manor Country Club Course Website: www.manorcc.org Address: 14901 Carrolton Rd, Rockville, MD 20853 Email: arobertson@Manorcc.org Phone: 301-929-1707 Holes: 27 Par: Championship course: 70 Yardage- Championship course 6729 Type: Private Established: 1922 Staff: 13 full time and 12 seasonal

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Biography My career in the golf industry started in 2001 in Australia where I completed an apprenticeship; the apprenticeship was a combination of working full time and attending school part time for 4 years to complete the college degree. The apprenticeship was greatly beneficial as I received the theoretical side at school as well as the hands on knowledge needed to be a manager of turf.

In 2005 I came to the US to complete an 18 month internship program through the Ohio State International internship program. I was placed at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville Va, for 7 months to help prepare the course for the Presidents Cup. I was then placed at Harbor Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island South Carolina for 11 months and worked the Verizon Heritage PGA tournament.

I returned to Australia and worked at Royal Melbourne before taking a position as Assistant Superintendent at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in 2007.

In 2013 I took my first Superintendents position at Bretton Woods Recreation Center in Germantown, MD before moving to Manor Country Club in 2014.

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Thank you for agreeing to share your thoughts with the Maryland State Golf Magazine. Before we start looking at the technical aspects of the course, can you tell us a little about where the course is situated and the local area surrounding it?

Manor Country Club is located in Rockville, Maryland within 15 miles of the Nation’s Capital. The course is hidden back in the middle of suburban housing area; the golf course setup is very traditional with the front nine on one side of the clubhouse and the back nine on the other with the Harry Pitt Executive Nine in the middle of the back nine.

For those people who have never seen your course, please describe what they might experience when playing it for the first time?

If playing the Championship course they are going to experience two very different nine’s; the front nine is set down in a valley surrounded by trees and tall native areas with a stream running through middle of the front nine it is very picturesque with some great elevation changes and tough shots into greens.

The back nine is more open as it wraps around the Harry Pitt nine and practice area, it is more of parkland lay out but still can be pretty tight.

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In your opinion, how does this course rate in terms of playability and difficulty?

Although the course is shorter than most Championship courses, 6,729 yards and par being 70, we keep the course as firm and fast as the weather permits. When it plays firm and fast I believe it plays as difficult as some of the longer Championship courses in the area. It is a tight course some very tough approach shots into greens with bunkers strategically placed to make it even more difficult.

Every course tends to have its signature holes, what are the most notable holes and which ones are the topics of most conversations for both players and superintendents?

I believe the signature holes at Manor CC are No.5 which is a 185 yard downhill par 3 with a small green surrounded by bunkers which are tucked up close to the green. Also the 13th uphill 448 yard par 4 is a great hole.

Ok so let’s start digging a bit deeper into the way in which you and your team maintain the conditions that the course was designed for. Clearly the function of maintaining any golf course is critical to the success of a club, and to the enjoyment of those who play it. Unfortunately many see the role of the

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Green staff simply as “cutting the grass,” but there is so much more to it than that. Can you tell us what a typical day involves for you and your team?

A typical days for us here at Manor CC actually begins with the end of the day prior where my two assistants and myself discuss what we were able to complete that day and how the golf course made it through the day, especially during the summer stress we will discuss how the course handled the heat stress, turf disease and golfer pressures. This will help us determine what we will water that night and how/what jobs need to be completed the next day. The following day myself and the assistants will arrive at 6am to ensure everything is ready for the crew at 6:30am.

Most morning jobs will be to prepare the course for the days playing; mowing greens, tees, fairways, raking bunkers, course setup (changing cups, moving tee markers, ect), scouting for diseases and other pests, and water management in front of play to set us up for the day.

What topography, soils and sub-soils typify your course, and what are the specific challenges that they pose you and your team?

The Championship course and the Executive nine are different. The Championship course was rebuilt in

2005, the greens are sand based built to USGA specs and grassed to A1-A4 Bentgrass, the tees are sand based and grassed to L93 Bentgrass, the fairways were capped with the native topsoil and were grassed to L93 Bentgrass.

The Executive nine has six push up soil greens, grass is Bent/Poa and three sand based greens the grass is bent/Poa, tees vary from a mix of Rye, Bermuda, Bent and Poa grasses, the fairways are Patriot Bermuda grass.

With the cost of golf course maintenance continuing to rise, what would you do if you had total authority to minimize costs?

One way I’m already minimizing costs is by converting the tees on the Executive nine to Latitude Bermuda grass, this will reduce what we fertilize and other outputs we apply to 1 acre on the Harry Pitt so just the greens will be treated. Also, bunkers a generally raked every day if we were able to reduce that it would free up labor.

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grasses? If given the opportunity, which turf type would you prefer and what advantages are there for your choice?

On the Championship course our greens are A1-A4 Bentgrass. Fairways, tee’s and approaches are L93 Bentgrass. Our rough is a mix of Tall Fescue, Ryegrass, Bermuda, Bentgrass and Blue grass. Since coming to Manor CC I have really focused on converting the rough back to a Turf Type Tall Fescue. This is not an easy process and will be something we continue to work on in the coming years.

This year we did some aggressive over seeding and sodding out of rough as part of our conversion.

The Harry Pitt Executive nine has six Bent/Poa pushup greens as well as 3 Bent/Poa sand based greens.

The tees are a mix of Ryegrass, Bermuda and Bentgrass, fairways are Patriot Bermuda grass and the rough is mix of all different grasses. This year on the Harry Pitt I started the Bermuda conversion on the tees this will help lower the maintenance costs.

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What does your routine green management regime involve such techniques as aerification, verticutting and top dressing? Many golfers are frustrated when the greens are being worked on – can you explain why it is necessary?

Superintendents are always planning ahead, we start planning for the upcoming year in the current year. All aerification dates are set, I plan the fertilizer and pest management programs over the winter although this may change depending on the weather.

The Championship course greens are aerated in March, end of May and August I also do a dryject in March after we aerate. The tee’s are also aerated 3 times a year and heavily top dressed with sand. Fairways are aerated twice a year in the fall and spring and top dressed with sand.

Although the word aeration is kind of a swear word to many golfers and something they would rather we not do, it is a vital part of managing fine turf surfaces. It is really the only way we physically remove large amounts of thatch and organic matter and replace it with sand which is a major factor in keeping the firm and fast

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playing surfaces that most golfers have become accustomed to in the modern era.

What grasses are used in your greens and what length of cut do you implement? Does this change throughout the year or for specific tournaments?

Our A1/A4 Bentgrass greens on the Championship course are cut at .110”, usually once per day. We roll them 3-5 times per week. The Bent/Poa greens on the Harry Pitt Executive nine are mowed at .130” normally every other day and rolled one time per week.

Do you hand mow greens or use riding mowers, and what stimpmeter speeds do you achieve?

would help members enjoy the game more and lessen time to play? Do you believe in a hard and fast course concept which would require minimizing watering and perhaps creating some brown grass?

Would your members accept a little brown grass for a hard and fast surface?

One thing that we implemented this year was getting rid of the traditional red ladies tee markers and replaced them with white tee markers and named them the forward tees rather than the ladies tees. This is an effort to encourage people that are just learning the game or may not hit the ball as far, to move up a set of tees to be able to enjoy the game more.

We hand mow greens with Toro flex 21 mowers. The speeds of the greens on the Championship course range from 10.5’-12’. Our greens are small and can be difficult to hit into if we get much above 12, it can get hard to hold a ball on the green when hitting into it.

The other great thing about Manor CC is that we have the Harry Pitt Executive nine in the middle of the back nine; it sets up perfectly for going out and playing a quick nine or bringing the family out and playing with the kids. It is also great for those just starting to learn the game or practicing your short game.

With the new emphasis in trying to make golf more fun, aside from the “Tee it Forward” program, what golf course protocols would you recommend that

Our members want the Championship course to play firm and fast and understand this may mean that there are a few brown spots around.

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How are technological enhancements impacting on the job? Are they helping productivity?

Are there any plans to further invest in technology or machinery at your course over the next 12 months?

Technology has certainly changed turf management from making tasks more efficient to helping remove stress of the grass while still producing a great playing surfaced. All equipment is now focused on less down force on the grass so as you mow or drive over it there is less of a footprint left.

Currently I’m upgrading the software and computer systems that run our irrigation system. This will help us manage our water more effectively.

We now use lighter weight greens rollers that still produce great green speeds and allow us to roll greens more often providing a smoother rolling and firmer playing surface. Greens mowers are now made with flexing heads so that float over ridges and noses on greens, allowing a tighter height of cut and increasing green speeds because of that.

I would advise them to get a great education, but also do as many internships as they can.

It has helped greatly with water management through the different types of sprinklers that are available. Also computers are fine-tuning the irrigation system so if you want to put out a .10” of water on a surface it will know exactly how long that head should run for because of the nozzle in the sprinkler and the arc of the sprinkler.

Most turf managers now use moisture meters on greens which gives them a moister percentage of the profile and helps you manage where you do and don’t need water.

Having said all that technology can’t replace one of the best tools a turf manager has and that is your eyes. Grass is a living organism and just by walking over the playing surface can tell you so much about itself; therefore you cannot just simply rely on all the technology.

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What advice would you give to somebody considering a career as a superintendent?

The hands on knowledge you get from working on a golf course is so important to shaping the way you would run a crew and manage a golf course. If you can do multiple internships at different golf courses from low end to high end clubs it will help you greatly.

The US golf industry has such an emphasis on finishing school and getting an assistants job straight away that a lot of the students may not always get as much hands on experience as they could. Don’t be afraid to travel overseas or to different golf areas in the US to experience as much as you can. The valuable experiences and wealth of knowledge you gain from traveling and growing grass in various environments can help you succeed greatly in this industry.

And finally, what are your other interests, and what do you enjoy outside work?

Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my wife and friends. We enjoy traveling to Snowshoe, WV during the winter to ski frequently.

36 RULES REVISITED Ball Unplayable Share

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ule 28 would appear to be one of the simplest Rules as it does not have any subsections. There is not a Rule 28-1, 28-2 or 28-3. Nevertheless, the Rule is not widely understood. There are several key elements of the Rule which will be discussed here.

First, the player is the “sole judge as to whether his ball is unplayable” and the ball may be declared unplayable anywhere on the course EXCEPT in a water hazard.

Second, there are three relief options when a ball is declared unplayable. (1) The player may do what is almost always permitted, namely proceed under stroke and distance and play “as nearly as possible at the spot from which the ball was last played.” (2) He may drop a ball anywhere on the course behind the spot where the ball lay and on an extension of a line running from the hole through that spot. (3) Finally, he may drop a ball within two club-lengths of the spot where the ball lay, but not nearer the hole. In the last two cases, the penalty is simply one stroke.

Third, Decision 28/3 clarifies that if a player takes relief and then drops his ball into the same or another unplayable position, he is not entitled to relief without penalty unless the ball rolls into a position where Rule 20-2c (“When to Re-Drop”) applies. If the player determines that he cannot play the ball as it lies, then he must again utilize the unplayable ball procedure.

Additionally if the player is taking relief on the extended line behind the ball and the ball when dropped rolls nearer the hole than where it first struck the course

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this does not automatically require re-dropping. This is because the reference point for taking relief is the original lie of the ball not a nearest point of relief.

“Nearest point of relief” is not a concept that is utilized in the relief procedures of Rule 28. Only if re-dropping is necessitated by some part of Rule 20-2c is the player required to lift the ball.

Fourth, unlike the relief procedures for immovable obstruction and abnormal ground conditions (e.g., casual water or ground under repair), in taking relief for a ball declared unplayable the player may drop in a hazard. These other Rules specifically prohibit dropping in a hazard when taking relief while Rule 28 is silent on the issue.Decision 28/4 clarifies this matter.

Fifth, if a player declares a ball unplayable and lifts it but then before making a stroke discovers that he was entitled to relief without penalty for some other reason (such as that the ball lay in ground under repair or casual water or there was interference from a cart path), the player may still proceed under the applicable Rule that involves relief without penalty. (See Decision 28/13.)

Sixth, when a player declares unplayable a ball that is in a tree or bush, the point of reference for taking relief behind the ball or within two club-lengths is “the spot on the ground directly below where the ball lies.” (See Decision 28/11.) This situation has occurred a surprising number of times on the professional tours. In one case, Bernhard Langer was permitted to drop his ball on a putting green because the ball lay unplayable in a tree branch directly over the green.

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Ball Unplayable

By Randal P. Reed, MSGA Director of Rules & Competitions

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MSGA Rules Seminar Mr. Jerry Duffy, Past President of the MSGA and a rules official on the USGA Senior Amateur Committee has developed a rules seminar for members of member clubs of the MSGA and past seminars have drawn great reviews from all attending the seminars. If your club would like to have Jerry present the seminar to your members, please call the MSGA office at 410653-5300 or better yet just email Jerry at jeduffy@thebancorp.com

Following is a quote from one of this year’s seminars: “We had Jerry Duffy in last night doing a two hour seminar on the Rules of Golf and I cannot begin to tell you how fantastic it was. My members were engaged and eager to give correct answers, unfortunately they weren’t always able to! Jerry presented the rules in such a way that made them seem consistent, fair, and simple, which we know is not always the case. I especially liked the fact that he empowered my members to not only adhere to the rules, but how it is their job to protect other players by making sure everyone in their group are playing by the rules. We all know that it can be difficult to bring up what may be a rules infraction, but he was able to make the group understand that it is not personal, but only fair that everyone is held to the same standard. A heartfelt Thank You goes out to the MSGA from myself and Green Hill Country Club for your efforts in continuing to support local clubs and enhancing our golfer’s experience on and off the course!”

Thanks Michael Callender, PGA, Head Golf Professional

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40 Orlando’s ANNIKA Academy The Perfect Place to Prep for the 2015 Season Share

Orlando’s ANNIKA Academy:

The Perfect Place to Prep for the 2015 Season

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nnika Sorenstam – the most dominant player in the history of women’s golf – stepped away from the LPGA while at the top of her sport in 2008. Since then, she hasn’t looked back, turning her attention to raising two young children and a diverse array of projects, including her ANNIKA Academy (www.theannikaacademy.com).

The ANNIKA Academy is an ideal locale for Marylanders seeking a respite from the long winter to work on their games for the 2015 season. A state-of-the-art, boutique golf instruction and fitness facilityat Orlando’s renowned Reunion Resort, it opened in 2007as a platformto share Annika’s passion for golf and fitness.

The Academy offers an exceptional opportunity to learn Annika’s “Winning Approach” from the same teachers who were integral to her storied career. For example, lead instructor Henri Reis has been her golf coach since 1987, helping to hone the eminently repeatable swing she employed en route to 10 major championships and eight Rolex Player of the Year awards.

Annika’s personal trainer, Kai Fusser, is also intimately involved, teaching proven cardio and corestrengthening exercises designed to translate to more power on the course. This heavy emphasis on fitness, conditioning and nutrition is a significant differentiator

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from competitors and, when combined with tried and true swing techniques, allows players of any age, gender and skill level to reach their potential. Even Annika’s sister Charlotta Sorenstam, 1993 NCAA Champion and an LPGA winner, is involved as the Academy’s director of instruction.

“The Academy presents a one-of-a-kind opportunity for golfers to learn the game from the teachers who were so dedicated and influential during my career,” says Annika, winner of 72 LPGA events during her legendary career. “The attention we give to all aspects of the swing, along with club fitting and fitness, provides a truly unique, holistic approach to instruction.”

One of only 15 certified Callaway Performance Centers in the country, the Academy offers a diverse menu ofcore programs, some of which even feature opportunities to learn from Annika herself. These programs are capped at a maximum guest-to-instructor ratio of 4:1 ensuring an environment conducive to learning.

One-day “Player’s” programs start at $650 and include full-swing and short-game instruction, special gift

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package from Annika, full-service breakfast, and greens and cart fees for 18 holes at one of Reunion Resort’s three courses. Two- and three-day Player’s programs are also available.

Seeking advice straight from the Hall-of-Famer herself?

The“Platinum,”“Major” and “Soren-Slam” programs offer chances to spend serious quality time with Annika, including lunch and autograph sessions, personalized instructional clinics and even nine holes of golf.

Can’t make it to Orlando? Destination Golf Experiences make it possible to bring Annika and her team to you.

In recent years multi-day sessions have been held at West Virginia’s iconic Greenbrier Resort, Nevada’s Lake Tahoe, the ancient links courses of southwest Ireland, and elsewhere around the globe.

Need more evidence of the Academy’s bona fides? Its ELITE Training Program for aspiring professionals and

official partnerships with the LPGA Teaching and Club Professionals (T&CP) and Symetra Tour make it the epicenter for training the next generation of players.

“The ELITE Program is about more than just golf,” says Annika, who personally shares her “Your 59” mental training and visualization strategies with students.

“Swing-specific fitness regimens, top-tier educational opportunities and safe, comfortable housing are integral to the ELITE experience.”

For more information about all ANNIKA Academy programming: www.theannikaacademy.com, 888.266.4522.

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2014 Product Round-Up Arccos Golf – The First RealTime GPS Stat Tracking System www.ArccosGolf.com MSRP: $399.99

The industry’s first real-time GPS Stat Tracking System, Arccos maps, measures and records every shot taken during a round of golf. Using GPS and Bluetooth technology, the system automatically captures critical data – club distances, putts per round, greens hit in regulation, driving accuracy and more – to help players identify patterns and refine strategy. Simply attach each sensor to the grip end of the club and pair directly with the free iPhone app. There’s no need to tap, touch or interfere with the pre-swing routine. Arccos instantly tracks your game in realtime so you can see specific stats and review performance during or after each round. The app also provides GPS distances for each hole, eliminating the need to carry any additional devices. A short video on this revolutionary system can be viewed here.

BirdieBox MSRP: Subscription $45 per month www.BirdieBox.com

Bringing the fast-growing ‘discovery retail’ subscription platform to the previously untapped but affluent and obsessive golf demographic. Offers passionate consumers a unique and personalized way to experience premium golf products delivered right to your doorstep. Every month a surprise package of golf-related lifestyle goods is delivered to your door for $45, retail value of items always exceeds $100. This is truly a gift that keeps on giving, month after month.

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CHAMP C8 Grips MSRP: $15.99 www.champgrips.com

Producers of the most popular spikes on the PGA Tour, CHAMP has ventured into the grip market with five bold new introductions for 2014. This includes the top-of-the-line C8 , a premium offering infused with KevlarÂŽ (an industry first) for incredible wear resistance. Beyond its enhanced durability, the C8 incorporates an anti-shock wrap to absorb unwanted vibrations and a tacky compound to help in all weather conditions. The new offering is available in multiple bold colors.

Throw 13 of these in your golferâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stocking and they will be good to go for the next season

CHAMP Zarma FLYteePRO MSRP: Four-piece pack, $5.99 www.champspikes.com

The new FLYTeePRO from CHAMP features an extremely durable, shock absorbing tip and Tourproven design with six-pronged head and shallow cup to reduce friction at impact, promoting longer and straighter drives. It is infused with a speciallyengineered polymer that makes it nearly indestructible Preferred by top professionals worldwide, the FLYTeePRO is available in a convenient four-pack that easily fits inside golf bag pockets.

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2014 Product Round-Up Gary Player: A Game for Life 3 DVD Set Golf Instructional Series http://agameforlife.com/ MSRP: $59.95

New DVD set goes beyond standard golf instruction of explaining club positioning at different points of the swing. Legendary champion Gary Player shares previously-untold tips on sand play, efficient practice, short game, course management and fitness for a roadmap to improved play. Comprehensive production features the Black Knight on his wellproven approach to turning three shots into two on every hole, lowering handicaps, producing Tourquality spin on approach shots and remaining strong later in life. Secrets come from on-course perspective for quicker integration into real situations, not just work on driving range. Keep your cooped up golfer entertained this winter with simple tips, fun stories and lifestyle advice from the Black Knight himself!

GolfTEC -- The World’s Undisputed Leader in Golf Instruction www.golftec.com

Numerous Game Plan and Lesson Packs Available.

As the world’s undisputed leader in golf instruction, GolfTEC provides customers with a variety of topshelf services, including detailed and technologicallydriven swing analysis, comprehensive instruction on all aspects of the game and finely-tuned club fitting services. GolfTEC works with each individual to create a comprehensive game plan tailored to their specific needs. Instructors combine motion-measurement with video analysis for a clear understanding of what work needs to be done to improve each player’s swing. With nearly 200 locations and as the largest employer of PGA Professionals nationwide, GolfTEC has given almost 5 million lessons. It is a convenient and effective one-stop-shop for every game-improvement need and an ideal gift for the golfer in your life!

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Nicklaus Golf Balls – Play a Great Ball and Help a Great Cause nicklaus.com MSRP: $28 to $32

Designed, tested and perfected under the active involvement of the legendary Jack Nicklaus, these balls feature a unique color-coding system that makes the selection process easy; White for golfers who play the forward or white tees, Blue for those who prefer the middle or blue tees and Black for those using the back or black tees.

This is a tour premium offering at an attractive price. Choice percentage of every dozen purchased is donated to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation to support pediatric programs and hospitals nationwide. Available exclusively at Nicklaus.com, free shipping and handling from FedEx – so you know it will reach your doorstep just in time.

A 171-year-old textile innovator, KENTWOOL socks are made from a proprietary blend of superfine Merino wool and high-tech fibers for a luxuriously soft feel that also keeps feet dry and odor-free all day long. A blend of wool that was originally developed for US Special Operations forces during the first Gulf War, the socks boast a 100 percent blister free guarantee and enhanced cushioning at strategic micro-stress points for abrasion-proof comfort. Made in the USA, the brand’s variety of performance socks are worn by scores of professional athletes, and playful stripe and pattern style fashion socks make it easy to go from the office to the course or wherever your feet may take you.

KENTWOOL Socks MSRP: $20-40 www.kentwoolsocks.com

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50 POWERBILT AIR FORCE ONE DFX DRIVER Share

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AIR FORCE ONE DFX DRIVER

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DFX stands for Deep Face Extreme. Once the golfer stands over this driver they will see the difference. The clubface is now 5 mm deeper than the previous version, which catches the ball at impact slightly longer and combines with the nitrogen inside the clubhead to create reduced spin and more distance.

In mygolfspy.com, Most Wanted Driver of 2014 article it rated the Air Force One DFX fifth among all new-for-2014 drivers. The article is located online athttp://www. mygolfspy.com/2014-most-wanted-driveroverall-awards/ -- claims the Air Force One DFX did well in all of its test categories. Total driving distance was 222.59 yards; total gained vs. control was +1.72 yards; spin was 2991.89 rpm; launch angle was 10.9 degrees, and ball speed was 138.31 mph.

PowerBilt has signed MMA athlete Cub Swanson to promote the DFX driver and all of its latest golf equipment. An avid golfer who grew up mostly in the Palm Springs area, the MMA pro Swanson is part of a new marketing campaign to position PowerBilt with an edgier personality.

The Air Force One DFX features Nitrogen N7 “Nitrogen Charged” technology, a newly patented method to reinforce the clubface without adding any weight. The forged titanium body comes with titanium cup face technology, as well as aerodynamic clubhead shaping. It’s available in both the high MOI and Tour Series, in lofts of 8.5°, 9.5°, 10.5° and 12.5°. Standard shaft length is 45 ½”.

The club is offered in several leading shaft models from the top OEM shaft brands, so that golfers will achieve the optimum launch angle and spin rate for their unique swing. MSRP starts at $299.99, and there is an upcharge for some shaft models.

About PowerBilt Golf Since 1916 PowerBilt Golf has designed golf clubs the world’s best have used to win such tournaments as The Masters, the U.S. open, and the PGA Championship. today, PowerBilt is pushing the limits on technology with REAL innovation. USGA Conforming, Air Force One woods feature Nitrogen Charged Club Heads, faces as thin as 2.6mm, the largest sweet spot in golf, and maximum COR regardless of swing speed. And all Air Force One woods feature customized speed-rated shafts from Fujikura. New Nitrogen Charged Air Force irons also feature the hottest and thinnest face in golf. PowerBilt also remains the No. 1 choice for junior golfers; and the PowerBilt Air Force One irons were named to the 2011 and 2013 Golf Digest Hot List. Plus One Sports, Inc., is the U.S. licensee of the PowerBilt brand. PowerBilt is a division of the Hillerich & Bradsby Co., a family owned-company which has been making golf clubs since 1916. Based in Louisville, Ky., Hillerich & Bradsby is also the maker of the world-famous Louisville Slugger bats and Bionic gloves.

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Become MSGA W

a member of the Winner’s Circle

The Maryland State Golf Association supports the following programs and initiatives in its pursuit of enhancing and improving the game of golf in the State of Maryland: • The MSGA sponsors the Emmet Gary Scholarship which is presented annually to agronomy students at the University of Maryland. Since 1969, there have been 151 recipients who have received scholarships totaling $289,476. Many of the students have gone on to become golf course superintendents in Maryland and across the country.

• The MSGA became a co-sponsor of the First Tee Metro Tour in the State of Maryland in 2013. The First Tee Metro Tour is a developmental tournament series that is open to The First Tee participants from the Greater Washington, D.C., Howard County, Baltimore, Prince George’s County and Montgomery County Chapters. The participants must be an active First Tee participant, at least 12 years of age and a Birdie Level Participant.

• Since 2006, the MSGA has awarded educational scholarships to individuals employed by MSGA member clubs and/or their children, and to students having completed their junior year of high school with a bona fide connection to the game of golf. To date, $87,500 of scholarships have been awarded under this program.

• The MSGA is offering support to junior golfers in their pursuit of obtaining a golf scholarship.

This is a new program beginning in 2014.

• The MSGA is contributing toward the creation of the Turfgrass Pathology Research Endowed Chair at the University of MD. Recognizing the vital importance of this position, the endowment will enable the University to recruit and support a world class pathologist and continue the industry-leading success of the Maryland Turfgrass Program.

The Executive Committee of the MSGA encourages all golfers in the State of Maryland to partner with us in supporting these worthy causes. All contributions to the MSGA are fully deductible in accordance with IRS regulations and will be recognized on the MSGA website and at the annual meeting.

Please send your contribution payable to the MSGA at 1777 Reisterstown Road, Suite 145, Baltimore, MD 21208.

54 The Antigua Group lifestyle and golf apparel Share

Antigua Debuts Its Spring 2015 Men PEORIA, AZ - The Antigua Group, Inc. - one of the nation’s leading designers and marketers of lifestyle and golf apparel under the distinguished Antigua brand - has introduced its Antigua Spring 2015 Men’s Golf Outerwear Collection that builds on previous successes in the category.

“The Spring 2015 Men’s Golf Outerwear Collection is the focal point of Antigua’s ever-expanding lightweight golf outerwear,” says Ron McPherson, President and CEO of Antigua. “Technology advancements have included new lightweight functional fabrics, making the design potential limitless. And golf outerwear has been crossing over to daily wear use, which has helped grow the category.”

For 2015, half-zip pullovers like Asset are available in a range of deep-yet-colorful heather shades complemented with brighter tonal sleeve taping and contrasting placket zippers. It can easily become a cool weather everyday wear garment, given its wide range of color options.

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to be be worn as standalone garments, or worn over a tee shirt or performance polo or under a heavier weight outerwear piece. Each of these lightweight outerwear styles can be utilized to perform these multiple garment functions. Crux, for instance, is constructed using a mid-weight, double knit neutral heather interlock that’s contrasted with deep palette color shades and outlined with seams covered in bright color contrast cover stitching. It’s appealing as a casual look and as a new-color classic. Haze demonstrates the subtle simplicity of a tonal irregular yarn, constructed into a lightweight, lightly brushed half-zip pullover guaranteed to be comfortable in cool climates without impeding movement.

As technology has advanced to make wind-resistant fabrics lighter, thinner and softer for both comfort and flexibility, these advancements also offer unique design opportunities to add features and garment functionality that weren’t previously available. With the new half sleeve windshirt Skill, the process of bonding a thinly constructed micro-membrane behind and against the filament knit interlock outer face, and sandwiching it with an additional inner layer of filament interlock, gives

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Find Antigua on the web at: www.Antigua.com and ShopAntigua.com Like Antigua on Facebook at: facebook.com/Antigua Follow Antigua on Twitter at: twitter.com/AntiguaWear See Antigua YouTube videos at: youtube.com/AntiguaWear

en’s Golf Outerwear Collection the appearance of one singularly constructed layer of fabric. This one-piece, multi-layer, wind-resistant fabric eliminates the need for an additional garment lining. Due to its shell construction, Skill functions as a wind-resistant garment while also keeping golfers dry from rain based on its high-quality inner membrane.

It’s embellished with elastic outer garment seam tape that mimics the irregular neutral stripe effects in this collection’s polos, giving it a unique aesthetic design appeal.

For more details on Antigua’s Spring 2015 Men’s Golf Outerwear Collection, visit www.antigua.com.

About Antigua Headquartered in Peoria, Arizona, The Antigua Group, through its license sports division, holds license agreements with National Football League (NFL), Major League Baseball (MLB), Minor League Baseball (MiLB), National Hockey League (NHL) and the National Basketball Association (NBA), Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), along with numerous American universities and colleges for men’s, women’s and children’s apparel, headwear and luggage.

Antigua additionally designs, produces and supplies product for corporate America and specialty retail managed under its corporate division. Its golf division also holds license agreements with the PGA TOUR, LPGA and the PGA of America. Antigua products can also be found online at shop.antigua.com.

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60 state news Denny McCarthy Wins 2014 MSGA Player of the Year Share

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enny McCarthy, from Rockville and Argyle Country Club, set a record on the way to earning Player-of-the-Year prize from the Maryland State Golf Association and will be honored during the organization’s annual dinner meeting Nov. 14, at Manor CC in Rockville.

McCarthy, 21, and a University of Virginia senior, had a spectacular season, winning the MSGA Amateur and finishing second in its Open, reaching the U.S. Amateur semifinals, and topping it off with selection to the U.S. World Amateur team, helping it to victory in Japan.

Although scoring in just five events, he finished with a record total of 985 points, well in front of the previous mark of 910, set by Chris Baloga in 2010. McCarthy now owns three of the top four scores and he and Baloga (2010-11) are the only ones to win back-to-back since the inception of the program in 2007.

To play in the World Amateur Team championships in Japan in September (USA won with a record score of 534, followed by Canada, 536, and Spain, 537) was the obvious highlight of McCarthy’s year. He was the only one of the three Americans with all four rounds in the 60’s as he returned 68-68-67-64--267 and solo fifth individually. His last round Included a record-setting front nine with eight successive birdies and a score of 28. “My game-plan on the back nine was not to do anything stupid, yet I had to be aggressive,” he said at the time.

Recently, he declared, “It was an unbelievable experience, to say the least, and to this date probably goes down as the coolest golf experience I’ve ever had. To me, representing your country is the greatest honor in sports and to be part of a team event that has so much history and so many legends of the game, it leaves me speechless. To come out on top at the end of the week, having all three of us play so well and have everybody with us buy into what we were doing made it that much sweeter -- a once-in-a-lifetime experience.”

play ability and strategy to tackle the course [Baltimore CC] and my opponents.

“It would have been nice to win the Maryland Amateur and Open in the same year again [he had won both in 2013] but it didn’t work out that way. I would have liked to have played a little better at Lakewood since it is a course I know well and have had much success on, but I didn’t. Give Pat McCormick all the credit because he hit the shots down the stretch that ultimately made him victorious.”

The U.S. Amateur, “was an experience I’ll never forget.

My whole family was there and I had my brother [Ryan] on the bag for the ninth time in a USGA event. We are a great team and that week we were both on the same mission. We never got ahead of ourselves; we stayed in the present and put the same focus and emphasis on each shot. It’s a lot easier to hit shots and be committed when two people are on the same page. Although it was tough to bow out and know I was just one round from playing in the Masters stings, but I have no regrets and I know I’ll get there some day. The fact groups of friends drove to Atlanta to watch me play a round or two shows how blessed I really am to have a strong support system behind me. I’m a lucky kid.”

McCarthy had a great fall season at Virginia, capping it with a second place at the U.S. Collegiate, regarded as having one of the strongest fields in college golf.

“Looking ahead, I’d like to help the team win the first Atlantic Coast Conference championship in the program’s history. It would be a great way to go into the post-season where our ultimate goal is to win a national championship.”

Some area players contend the Argyle CC course is conducive to low scores and McCarthy agrees.

Overall, “2014 was a great year for me and I played really solid and consistent golf throughout the whole year; felt comfortable with all aspects of my game. I was knocking at the door in a few of the major amateur events which shows I can play and compete at the highest level with the best amateurs in the world.” He is currently ranked 14th.

“Argyle has been my second home since I was little and I can’t even begin to tell how many rounds of golf I have played there. I think playing it countless times has definitely taught me hows to shoot low numbers.

It gives me the confidence I need going into other courses to know I’m playing well and can shoot low scores. When I’m playing in tournaments and have good rounds going, I just think to myself that it is no different than playing Argyle, no matter how hard the course. If you go low on one course consistently, you can go low on any course.”

“After having a great tournament at the NCAA’s [tied for sixth individually and his school finished ....], I kind of knew going into the Maryland Amateur I had a target on my back that week but I was really looking forward to the challenge. I was extremely confident in my match-

Bowen Sargent, McCarthy’s coach during his Virginia years, sums it up saying, “He’s done a good job of listening, he’s done a good job of not letting success go to his head, he’s stayed hungry, and all of these things have allowed him to get better.”

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62 state news Lisa Schlesinger and Andrea Kraus Win Two-Woman Team by Eight Strokes Share

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wenty-three teams competed in the 21st TwoWoman Championship on September 29, 2014 at Four Streams. The course was in great condition and the weather was a great fall day with sun and some clouds. A very short rain mist teased the players late in the afternoon but quickly stopped. Hole number 11, a 411 yard par 5 was a challenge for many but didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t create any issues for our winners.

Lisa Schlesinger and Andrea Kraus teamed up for an 8-under-par 64 to win the title. Their bogey-free round included six birdies as well as an eagle on the 4th hole.

Runners-up in the event were Becky Rutherford and Lisa Kaufman with an impressive 72.

A second eagle was shot on the 8th hole by Caroline Kahn from Bretton Woods. Congratulations to Caroline and Andrea for their eagles.

Winners in the the Championship Flight were Kristen Shifflett & Teena Lee with a 73, followed by Kimbra Benson & Anita Venner with a 77.

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First Flight winners were Lisa Rosenfeld & Kate Hartman with a 76. Runners-up were Elizabeth Barth-Williams & Christina Hui with a 79.

Second Flight winners were Debbie Bosdosh & Nancy Franus with a 79. Runners-up were Caroline Kahn & Jingping Yang with a 79.

Third Flight winners were MarliesEmpey& Christine Somers with a 79. Runners-up were Terry Sturner & Cathy Monge.

Congratulations to all the winners in the event and thank you to all the players for participating.

Next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Two-Woman Championship will be September 28, 2015 at Maryland Golf and Country Club.

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ohn Howson, from Sparks and Pine Ridge Golf Course, earned his second Maryland State Golf Association Player-of-the-Year honor for his 2014 play, and in the process became the first player in the eight-year history of the program to win in each of two divisions -- Regular and Senior -- having previously won the Regular title in 2009. This time, he totaled 305 points and finished with the closest margin of victory in the Senior bracket, edging Henry Blue, from Butler, and Caves Valley GC, who had three Top 10’s in getting to 300.

Howson, 55, and in his first year of Senior eligibility, earned points in just four events, highlighted by his victory in the MSGA Senior Amateur at Musket Ridge GC in Myersville. There, his 68-65 set records for low first and second rounds and 36-hole total (133). His sevenstroke lead over runner-up Mike Occi, from Columbia and Hobbit’s Glen GC, also is believed to be a record. In his 65, he hit every fairway and used 29 putts.

“I was really looking forward to 2014, but I stumbled in the [MSGA] Amateur and Open and did not qualify for the U.S. Senior Open. In the Senior Amateur, my short game saved me. It is as good as it has ever been, but I’m not hitting the ball well,” he said recently.

Of 2009, where his 690 points were a Regular record at the time (he currently stands sixth all-time), he explained, “I could compete with the youngsters in all MSGA events and getting to the U.S. Senior Open (2009) was a highlight, although an injury prevented me from playing my best. Since then, I suffered a back injury at the end of 2011 which robbed me of my clubhead speed.”

Even so, he was successful in 2012-13, just not up to his usual standards. Such was the case this year, too, but there may be better days ahead. Looking at 2015, the gritty Englishman reported, “I have to improve my ball-striking. It’s at an all-time low. To this end, I have signed up for instruction this winter. Believe it or not, I’ve never had lessons (anyone who has seen my swing will relate), but I have put my faith in a young pro, Jamie Gylan, a teacher in the York [Pa.] area. I hope he can find the keysto better and more consistent ball-striking.

“If I can accomplish improvements there, I hope to be competitive in the U.S. Senior Amateurs beginning in 2015 and be even more competitive locally. I feel very lucky being in Maryland which I can now see is a hotbed of extremely strong Senior amateurs. For instance, the recent U.S. Seniors was won by Pat Tallent [Vienna, Va., and Congressional CC].

Asked about managing home, golf, and work, he replied, “It’s difficult. My three children have left home so demands in that area are reduced. Still, during the season, I don’t play social golf. It’s practice (typically limited to 40-minute sessions because of back issues) and tournaments.”

Howson works for DeWalt cordless tools where he is a vice-president for engineering. “I’m responsible for some 600 workers and I have global commitments which dictate the tournaments I’m able to play.”

In the POY chase, Howson and Blue were followed by Larry Martone, Kenwood CC, 215, and Occi and Tallent, 200 each. Howson was honored November 14 at the MSGA’s annual dinner meeting at Manor CC in Rockville.

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64 state news Maryland wins Four State Senior Challenge by two shots Share

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Maryland wins Four State Senior Challenge by two shots Maryland State Golf Association Name, Club Henry Blue, Green Spring Valley GC Tom Grem, Hunt Valley GC John Howson, Pine Ridge GC Michael Kelly, Lake Presidential GC Bobby Morris, Congressional CC Mike Occi, Hobbitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Glen GC John Vollmer, Manor CC Marty West, Columbia CC

443 Scores 75 74 76 74 74 74 80 72

New Jersey State Golf Association Name, Club Jay Blumenfeld, Mountain Ridge CC Bill Charpek, Navesink CC Tom Hyland, Little Mill CC Adam Kugler, Alpine CC Dan Levinson, Bayonne GC Bill Snouffer, Panther Valley CC Jon Tingley, Stanton Ridge G&CC Ron Vannelli, Forsgate CC

452 Scores 72 82 76 77 84 76 72 79

Golf Association of Philadelphia Name, Club Thomas Bartolacci, Jr., Saucon Valley CC Ed Chylinski, Chester Valley GC Christopher Clauson, Sandy Run CC Don Donatoni, White Manor CC Roc Irey, Lookaway GC Robin McCool, Saucon Valley CC Raymond Thompson, Overbrook GC Michael Vassil, CC of Scranton

445 Scores 76 77 70 74 77 78 74 74

Delaware State Golf Association Name, Club Jeff Allen, Wild Quail G&CC Carl Everett, Loch Nairn GC Thomas Humphrey, Wilmington CC Dave Landskroener, Chester River Yacht & CC Mike Moser, Kennett Square G&CC Rich Thon, Play Golf Delaware Pete Widdoes, White Clay Creek CC Paul Wolfe, Back Creek GC

466 Scores 78 81 77 76 79 78 78 81

Bold scores indicate they counted towards team total

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McCarthy and McCormick Take Medal at Argyle in US Am Four-Ball While Eight Teams at 68 Play-off state news 65 Share

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yan McCarthy and Maryland Open Champion Patrick McCormick fired 32-30--62 to claim the medal in the Maryland Qualifying for the inaugural US Amateur Four-Ball to be played at The Olympic Club May 2 - 6, 2016. At five-under par 65 there was a logjam of teams that will play-off for four other spots and two alternate positions beginning at 8:00 AM at Argyle on Tuesday.

Seven of the eight teams that had recorded five-under par 65s on Monday returned to Argyle Country Club to determine the four remaining qualifying spots for the

inaugural US Amateur Four-Ball to be played May 2 - 6, 2015 at The Olympic Club in San Francisco.

The teams of Chris Baloga/Jeff Castle, Lee Detmer/ Morgan Egloff and Brian Hicks/Matthew McCormick produced birdies on the first hole to claim spots two through four. Eventually, the team of Austin Gray and Ross Sumner snatched the last spot on the third playoff hole. Andrew Rice and Josh Notes were the first alternates and Walter Todd and Walt Todd took the second alternate position.

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66 state news Professional Ashley Grier Wins 16th Maryland Women’s Open in Playoff Share

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he 16th Maryland Women’s Open Championship was held October 20-21, 2014, on the Gold Course at Congressional Country Club in Potomac, MD. A total of 57 players completed the competition for the championship trophy. Within that field, 27 amateurs were also in competition for the inaugural Campbell Cup which was donated to the MSGA-WD by Bob Morris to honor the low amateur champion. The tournament’s presenting sponsor was Women on Course, who contributed $5,000 toward the professional purse.

After a frost delay on the first day, the temperatures remained cool. The course was challenging with very speedy greens. The low round of 71 was shot by professional Kelly Shon of Bethpage State Park Golf Course in NY. Next in line with opening rounds of 73 were professionals Ashley Grier of Columbia Country Club in MD and Debby Murphy of Trump National Bedminster in NJ, and a 74 shot by professional Ulrika Van-Niekerk of Hawks Point Golf Course in GA.

On day two, the weather was warmer and sunnier. At the conclusion of play, there were 3 players tied at first place at 146. They were Ulrika Van-Niekerk (74-72), Kelly Shon (71-75) and Ashley Grier (73-73). The playoff commenced on the first hole, where Ashley made a birdie to win the championship. Ulrika and Kelly tied for second place. Tied for fourth place at 149 were Jessica Carafiello and Debby Murphy. Patricia Post, coach of the University of Delaware women’s golf team, fired the low round of the tournament after posting at two-under-par 70. Her round included birdies on 7, 13, 17, and 18. The Professional Purse was $15,000, with a first place prize of $5,000.

The low amateur and Campbell Cup Champion was Connie Isler of TPC Potomac, who shot 152 (77-75).

She received a Crystal replica of the Campbell Cup and merchandise credit at the pro shop. With two players scoring 154, Aneka Seumanutafa (80-74) won second place in a match of cards and Lisa Schlesinger (78-76) won third place. They and 7 other amateurs received merchandise credit at the pro shop.

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Sughrue Secures Senior Open Title with Three-Under-Par 137 state news 67 Share

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mateur Matt Sughrue, from Bethesda Country Club, his Maryland Senior Open lead sliced to a single shot going to the last hole, retained control with an “all-world” birdie on the 18th hole to win the 15th championship of the Maryland State Golf Association event, defeating professional Terry Burke, the Burning Tree Club, with rounds of 6671--137. Burke finished 68-71--139. The Elkridge Club course in Baltimore was played at 6,244 yards to a par of 35-35--70.

Off the tee of the 590-yard, par-5 closing hole, Sughrue’s ball hit a tree and caromed wide right. He could advance his second shot only about 75 yards to the fairway, leaving him 230 to flagstick. “My best 4-iron -- ever,” Sughrue said of the shot that reached the green and stopped five feet from the cup.

Holding a two-stroke lead at the start, Sughrue reached the turn in 37 after a birdie and three bogeys, including a three-putt. Burke overcame his deficit by following a bogey with successive birdies at Nos. 4-5 to get to 3 under. Sughrue’s bogey at the ninth dropped him back to 2 under.

Sughrue holed a 40-foot birdie putt at the 13th and bogeyed the17th from a bunker ahead of his dramatic finish. Burke could not totally offset four back-nine bogeys, although he did get close with birdies at the 284-yard 14th and one at the 180-yard 17th that produced a two-shot swing. It ended when he parred the 18th for 34-37 against the leader’s 37-34. “The bogeys killed me,” Burke said of his last nine.

At the other end of the spectrum, Sughrue, 55, would say, “My biggest win ever.” Over the years, the Arlington, Va., resident has collected six Bethesda club championships and has qualified for 13 USGA championships, most recently the Senior Open in 2013.

While considering himself a late bloomer, Sughrue cited Columbia CC head professional Bob Dolan for his teaching help and Bethesda pro Pat Bedingfield, an invaluable aid as a caddy.

Perennial pro contender Rick Schuller, from Prince George, Va., never mounted a challenge, finishing with a birdie and a bogey on each nine for 70-70--140. Pros Jim Estes, from Olney Golf Park, and Ricky Touma, the Burning Tree Club, shared fourth at 142, followed by pro John Francisco, Piney Branch GC, the defending champion, and amateur Pete DeTemple, Cedar Point GC, at 144. Amateurs Joe Lefavor, Naval Academy Gc; Lee Flemister, University of Maryland CC, and Mike Occi, Hobbit’s Glen GC, ted at 144 to round out the top 10. Occi tied Francisco for low second round with a 69, highlighted by an eagle-2 at the 297-yard fifth where he sank a 99-yard wedge shot.

Among the prize-winners, Sughrue received a silver pitcher for his victory and a silver bowl for low amateur, and Burke, as low pro, got the first-place check and a silver bowl. In the Super Senior (60-over) division, professional Larry Ringer, Musket Ridge GC, was low with 76-71--147, and Bill Murphy, Congressional CC, was low amateur, 71-78--149.

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68 state news “One Man in His Time Plays Many Parts” Share

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he news that Randy Reed would be scaling back his work with the Maryland State Golf Association to concentrate on other golf administration duties brought to mind William Shakespeare’s “... and one man in his time plays many parts.”

How else to describe the man whose often-heard “I’ll do it,” speaks volumes for the work done during a 28year MSGA career. Reed’s most recent title was Director of Rules and Competition, an umbrella under which he functioned day and night.

Just what did he do? Just about anything and everything. How about a look at a typical Randy Reed day in mid-summer. He’s on a first-name basis with practically every superintendent in the Middle Atlantic area because his day -- like theirs -- starts before dawn.

Course set-up? He was there yesterday checking hazard markings, putting down paint for the maintenance men to set the tee markers -- and moving them later when not in the proper position. Other visits and/or communications would be with the head golf professional and a food and beverage person, discussing details in their respective areas.

When Reed shows up on a tournament morning, he loads up a golf cart -unmistakably his -- with two or three full canvas bags, stakes, paint, and a clipboard of papers, along with the two-way radios for the rules officials, two starter’s boxes for the first & 10th tees and an assortment of other “tools of the trade.” With officials in place -- no radio checks, please -- players approach the starting tee and receive a rules sheet and a holelocation sheet with a pace-of-play memo on the other side. I’m sure most don’t know or care how they were produced but the MSGA staff could tell them.

With play under way, Reed seems to be everywhere. In his cart. At the scoreboard putting up the score sheets for the day (later, possibly, he’ll be posting scores).

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Greeting players, usually by name.Talking to the golf professional. Looking up a name and telephone number to let a player know there is an opening in a future event. And even more often, answering his cell phone (he has two, one each for the Baltimore and Washington areas) and trying to be marginally polite at the interruption.

One of the country’s foremost rules officials, he also take time from this schedule to assist tournament officials in making the proper ruling. One official delights in telling of the time Reed was introduced at a gathering the evening before a tournament and it was mentioned he had scored 100% on the USGA’s always-difficult annual USGA rules exam. The next day this official made a ruling a player didn’t like and said so when he asked what his exam score was and was told it was 94, the player said, “I want the guy who got 100.

First to arrive and usually the last to leave. Sheets with player groupings and starting times had been prepared days before, but in the case of a multiple-day event, not only are scores posted on line, but a starting sheet for the following day must be prepared (players are notorious for wanting to know how soon they can get their time) and copies made.

And for good measure, many were the post-tournament nights he would end up back at the MSGA office because there were more preparations to be made for yet another event, maybe tomorrow, maybe next week.

Always something to do. It makes one tired just to think about it.

Along with the MSGA, Randy Reed has provided the Middle Atlantic Golf Association and the Washington Metropolitan Golf Association (he’s the executive director) with similar services and will now focus on their activities. As a result, players and officials haven’t seen the last of him, but will continue to benefit from his work.

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Press Release Press contacts: Bill Smith 410-653-5300, Rick Collins 443-791-7866 The Maryland State Golf Association announced today that Randy Reed, who most recently served as the association’s Director of Rules and Competitions, will transition from his fulltime role and become a senior consultant to the association, effective January 1, 2015. In his letter to the Board, Reed said he’s scaling back his MSGA duties in order to focus on his obligations to the Washington Metropolitan and Middle Atlantic Golf Associations and on his growing volunteer work for the United States Golf Association.

Executive Director Bill Smith said, “Randy has become one of the premier rules officials in the country and has brought a level of professional administration to MSGA tournaments not seen before at the regional level. His contributions to our association and our players, both on and off the course, have been enormous and will certainly be greatly missed.”

MSGA president Rick Collins added, “I’ve been privileged to work with Randy during my tenure on the association’s Board of Directors. We are indebted to him for his guidance, rules insight and his tireless efforts to the game, and especially for his dedication to the evolution of our competitions. He has raised the bar on the way we conduct our championships.”

Reed has served the association in various capacities for 28 years, most recently leading the preparation for and administration of the Association’s championships. Over his career with the MSGA he has been a volunteer and board member, and was president in 1995.

Reed said, “I am very pleased with what the MSGA has accomplished during my time here.

I’m grateful to the presidents, board members, MSGA staff members, interns, member club employees and especially our players for all their support over the years. I look forward to continuing to work with these individuals and groups in my new role over the next couple of years.”President Rick Collins has seated a search committee who will begin their work immediately. The committee is led by Tom Whelan, MSGA 1st Vice President. Reed will play an active role while the next Director of Rules and Competitions gets acclimated so that that the transition is as seamless as possible.

Whelan said the search will conducted on a national scale and that the goal is to have the new head of competitions on board by the beginning of 2015.

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76 State News MSGA Player of Year Standings Share

MSGA Player of Year Standings The MSGA will honor a Player of the Year and a Senior Player of the Year at the Annual Meeting in November of each year. Players will receive points based on the player’s finishing place in certain Championships, and the amateur player who accumulates the greatest number of points will be the “Player of the Year”, and the Senior amateur with the most points will be the “Senior Player of the Year”.

2014 Men’s Player of the Year (click here)

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In order to earn points, contestants must be amateur golfers who are current members of the club they represent and whose club is a current member in good standing of the MSGA. This includes being in compliance with USGA/MSGA Handicap Certification Program. Points will be awarded only for the gross portion of any event.

A “Regular Player” is an eligible player 54 years of age or younger. A “Senior Player” is an eligible player 55 years of age or older. Players must have reached their 55th birthday prior to the start of any event. Points earned will count toward their respective age division’s accumulative points list.

Points earned by senior players in non-senior points events will be awarded points toward their senior cumulative points list. Points earned by players 50-54 for the MSGA Senior Open or the USGA Senior Open “ONLY” will be applied to the regular points list.

All points will be assigned by the MSGA based on official results.

Click here to view and print the Player of the Year Points System.

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n 2006, the MSGA started its Patron Member Program, as a way to reach more amateur golfers and provide opportunities to play many different Maryland golf courses. In the first year, over 60 Maryland courses offered privileges for the program-- it was an immediate success, with over 1,000 players joining the program in the first year! The proceeds from the program were designated to support junior golf and scholarships.

Since then, the program has evolved and partnerships were formed. Initially it was the Middle Atlantic PGA that endorsed the program. Then the Maryland Golf Course Owners Association got on board. Over the years, the MSGA sought to add value by partnering with neighboring organizations, which brought partnerships with the Delaware State Golf Association, the Pennsylvania Golf Course Owners Association and the Ohio Golf Course Owners Association.

Then for 2013, the MSGA announced its newest partnership, with the Victory Golf Pass. The Victory Golf Pass was created by PGA Professional Andy Barbin, owner of Chesapeake Bay Golf Club in Northeast Maryland. Barbin has actually started his program in the same year as the MSGA program, and by 2012, he had recruited over 300 participating courses in MD, VA, DC, DE, PA and NJ. Barbin’s program also supported a charitable cause for Crohn’s Disease. As a golf course owner and PGA professional, Barbin understood that programs like these have the potential to grow incremental revenue for clubs, as well as introduce new players.

“We know our members love the program, but as a PGA member, I know the program must work for the clubs too,” said Barbin. MSGA Patron Member Program MARYLAND STATE GOLF MAGAZINE | November 2014

Coordinator David Norman agrees, “We have enjoyed working with Andy, and our focus is growing the game.

That means more rounds for Maryland clubs and a better golfing experience for Maryland golfers.”

Traditionally Patron Member clubs have offered MSGA Patron Members an opportunity to play their course for a special rate, often $25 or less. Offers vary by day of week, time of day, etc., and some clubs offer multiple specials. Barbin’s suggestions for participating clubs this year will bring some new features.

• Off-season promotions – golf is a year round sport!

• Special added-value discounts for seniors – they are loyal and have time for golf – also Military (Hero) discounts • Good pricing – make it attractive and strive for incremental rounds • Special promotions for junior build business now and for the future

Barbin and Norman have teamed up to recruit the clubs and keep excellent value for golfers, while bringing business to the clubs. The new lineup of courses will be announced soon, in time for ordering the perfect holiday gift for that special golfer in your family.

Please track the program in Maryland State Golf magazine and on the MSGA website, www.msga.org.

Thanks go to the clubs that support the program and make it a big winner for junior golf and charity!

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FOUNDING OF THE MARYLAND STATE GOLF ASSOCIATION

Photo by Montana Pritchard / The PGA of America

by Randal P. Reed, Director of Rules and Competitions of the Maryland State Golf Association

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he Maryland State Golf Association functions as the primary voice of the United States Golf Association lls its constitutional mandate by promoting the best interests and true spirit of the game of golf as embodied in its ancient and honorable traditions; sponsoring and conducting state championship tournaments as well as USGA qualifying rounds each year; educating and informing Maryland golfers about changes in the Rules of Golf; providing course rating and handicap services to member clubs; fostering respect for the game of golf as well as its rules; and awarding scholarships. The following article was compiled and written by Randal P. Reed, MSGA Director of Rules & Competitions and describes the circumstances surrounding the founding of the MSGA.

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THE FIRST FOURTEEN CLUBS The Maryland State Golf Association was founded during a meeting at the Emerson Hotel in Baltimore on March 8, 1921. The founding clubs, which were said to represent 8,000 state golfers, were as follows: • Baltimore Country Club • Hagerstown Country Club • Maryland Country Club • Cumberland Country Club • Rolling Road Golf Club • Tome Golf Club • Green Spring Valley Hunt Club • Sherwood Forest Golf Club • Suburban Club • Naval Academy Golf Club • Elkridge Hunt Club • Talbot Country Club • Public Parks Golf Association • Monterey Country Club

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The Public Parks Golf Association was comprised of golfers at Clifton Park in Baltimore City. This Association had been organized during meetings in January, 1921 with William F. rst president. Located near Antietam Creek and in the general area of the current Hagerstown Municipal Golf Course, the nine-hole Hagerstown Country Club operated from 1908 – 1928, closing about four years after the opening of Fountain Head Country Club on the other side of town. Tome Golf Club was a prep school golf club in Port Deposit. The school overlooked the Susquehanna River and later moved to Northeast.

Maryland Country Club, founded in the early 1900s near the Suburban Club, eventually met its demise during the Great Depression. The Washington Area clubs – Chevy Chase, Columbia, Bannockburn and Kirkside – declined to join the association because of their involvement with the Middle Atlantic Golf Association and District of Columbia Golf Association and also due to impending obligations to assist with the national open championship at Columbia Country Club.

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CAPITAL EXPANSION As an aside, nine Washington Area clubs did join the MSGA in the early 1930s: Chevy Chase, Columbia, Burning Tree, Bannockburn, Indian Spring, Manor, Beaver Dam, Congressional and Kenwood. Bannockburn, originally located near Chevy Chase Circle (Connecticut Avenue and East-West Highway) moved to the Glen Echo area around 1910 and then was sold for residential development in 1946.

Kirkside continued as the successor club to Bannockburn at the Chevy Chase Circle location. Indian Spring, which would later move to Layhill Road north of Georgia Avenue, was then located near the Four Corners area of Colesville Road and New Hampshire Avenue. Indian Spring closed in December, 2005. Beaver Dam in Landover later became Prince Georges Country Club and then, shortly after a move to Mitchellville in the early 1980s, was renamed the Country Club at Woodmore.

Monterey Country Club, less than one mile from the Mason-Dixon Line in Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania, is a particularly interest case of a founding member club. Monterey had one of the oldest golf courses in the country. Located approximately eight miles from Camp David and built prior to 1885, the club featured a wide range of recreational and dining facilities that were popular among Washington area visitors. In addition to golf, the sports of tennis and swimming were featured. Over the years, visitors included Presidents Wilson, Coolidge and Eisenhower. The eventual Duchess of Windsor, Wallace rst green in Square Cottage. After the Battle of Gettysburg, the Army of Northern Virginia retreated through a swampy area that eventually became the site of Monterey Country Club.

OUR EARLY LEADERS cers of the Maryland State Golf Association were M. Tyson Ellicott, Baltimore Country Club, president; rst vice-president; R. Marsden Smith, Rolling Road Golf Club, second vicepresident; and Claude C. Madison, secretary-treasurer.

Lieutenant F.L. Janeway of the Naval Academy Golf Club fth member of the Executive Committee.

Originally, the 1921 Amateur Championship was scheduled for Rolling Road Golf Club and the Open Championship

at Baltimore Country Club. Later the Open was moved to Rolling Road and the Women’s Championship was rst there was discussion of a Baltimore City Championship to be conducted by the new state golf association. However, this initiative was soon undertaken by the Public Parks Golf Association at Clifton Park.

ORIGIN OF THE STATE GOLF ASSOCIATION Based on Baltimore Sun reporting by Claude C. Madison, among the spurs to the formation of the Maryland State Golf Association was the exhibition match between Harry Vardon, Ted Ray and B. Warren Corkran at Baltimore Country Club during the summer of 1920. The year of 1920 marked Vardon’s last trip to the United States while Ray captured his sole U.S. Open Championship at the Inverness Club in August, 1920, where he edged Vardon, Leo Diegel and Jock Hutchinson by one stroke, with the 50-year old Vardon going six over par in the last six holes. The temporary chairman of the Maryland players who called for a state golf association was R.E. Hanson. Hanson sent the invitations for the organization meeting that was held at the Emerson Hotel. In the March 9, 1921 Baltimore Sun, Claude Madison reported that “R.E. Hanson, who fostered and originated the idea of a State golf association, was lauded in a resolution unanimously adopted, which expressed appreciation of his orts to advance the game in Maryland. Hanson recently removed to New York.”

Golf developments in Maryland even attracted the interest of Grantland Rice, the foremost sportswriter of the era. In ered the following remarks: “The movement to form a State golf association should be supported by every golfer in Maryland. Golf is now on the way to an even-greater boom and the golf courses and players of Maryland occupy too high a place to remain outside the fold. The fact that the national open championship is to be held at Columbia Country Club will bring additional attention to Maryland golf. There is no question that a State association can do a lot for the game, and at the same time the players get a lot of keen competition out of the organization.”

Interestingly, there was spirited competition for the hosting rst championships. Representatives of Maryland Country Club, Rolling Road Golf Club and the Suburban Club were quite expressive in promoting their clubs.

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Baltimore Country Club is widely recognized as one of the top 50 country clubs in the nation R. Marsden Smith, green committee chairman at Rolling Road Golf Club weighed in: “We think we can show the golfers of the State something unique in golf construction.

Our course is adequate in every respect for entertaining the championship. The only possible objection would be the misapprehension that we might not be ready due to improvements in the greens. By the middle of June when the tournament probably will be held, Rolling Road will be in tip-top condition.”

Not to be outdone, A.E. Marshall, who chaired the Maryland Country Club golf committee, claimed that his club “is the logical course to entertain the championship. We have lengthened our course to championship distance. We are centrally located and we want the event.” The president of the Suburban Club, A.F. Weinberg, upped the stakes with the following pronouncement: “We have the greatest golf course in Maryland and, as this is to be a real championship contest, let’s play it on a real course.” (Claude Madison further noted Mr. Weinberg’s view that while the other two clubs have very decent courses, they “could not hold a candle to Suburban.”)

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ered his club as a site for the 1925 Maryland Amateur. In the early 1920s Sherwood Forest was being developed by William F. Cochran as a private retreat on the Severn River. Cochran ered a sterling silver cup for a club team competition during the Maryland Amateur.

THE PRESENT Today, some 92 years later, the Maryland State Golf Association represents some 125 member clubs, and provides course rating and handicap services to 160 clubs and courses in Maryland. The MSGA is directed by a 15 member Board of Directors who represent various member of four . Our tournament schedule now consists of some 30 state tournaments as well as USGA ers.

For additional information about the MSGA and its member services please visit our web site at www.msga.org or call (410) 653-5300.

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PROGRAMS & SERVICES • Conduct 19 Men’s State Championships • Conduct 11 Women’s State Championships ers for both men and women • Conduct local collegiate competitions • Conduct one day Play Day net events • Along with the MAPGA provide handicap and club tournament software services and maintenance of those services • Provide course and slope rating for men and women’s tees free • Scholarships for member club employees and/or children, and junior golfers who are involved in the game • Junior Girls’ Scholarship Program • Sponsor the Emmet Gary Turf Scholarships at the University of Maryland • Conduct Rules of Golf and Handicap Seminars • Monitor and lobby state legislation impacting golf and the turf grass industries t of all Maryland golfers.

• Provide amateur reinstatement services • Promote the game • Publish e-newsletters to inform members of current news within the organization • Hole-in-One Club exclusively for members of member clubs • Golf Patron Program (discount golf program for MD golfers) • Honor the Player of the Year and the Senior Player of the Year • Promote state wide charity tournaments on web site’s Charity Corner

MARYLAND STATE GOLF ASSOCIATION

OFFICERS & STAFF 2014 Board of Directors PRESIDENT Tom Whelan Chartwell Golf & CC jetflorenz@comcast.net 410-492-0472

VICE PRESIDENT Diane Herndon Argyle CC dinger54@gmail.com 301-518-9221

VICE PRESIDENT Stanard Klinefelter Elkridge CC sklinefelter@brownadvisory.com 410-537-5402

VICE PRESIDENT David “Moose” Brown Rolling Road GC moose@advpack.com 410-358-9444

VICE PRESIDENT Jan Miller Baltimore CC jmiller@rcmd.com 410-339-5872

VICE PRESIDENT Brian Fitzgerald Chevy Chase Club tzgerald@equuspartners.com 703-391-1482

VICE PRESIDENT Paul Dillon Congressional CC ped529@comcast.net 301-518-5567

SECRETARY Robert Sherwood Columbia CC jrssenior@msn.com 443-534-5118

DIRECTOR AT LARGE William Matton US Naval Academy GC billmatton@verizon.net 410-956-4815

DIRECTOR AT LARGE Marilyn Tucker Argyle CC marilyn.tucker4116@comcast.net 301-871-7194

2014 MSGA Staff EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR William Smith Hillendale CC bsmith@msga.org 410-653-5300

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VICE PRESIDENT Ted Florenz Manor CC twhelan@ryancom.com 410-712-0888

VICE PRESIDENT John Barse Columbia CC Jack@barse.org 301-229-6031

VICE PRESIDENT Alexander Martin Green Spring Valley HC abmartin1@aol.com 443-310-2445

TREASURER John Pauliny Hillendale CC johnpauliny@comcast.net 410-252-9107

DIRECTOR AT LARGE Joan McGinnis Holly Hills CC joanmcginnis3@gmail.com 301-644-2738

DIRECTOR OF RULES AND COMPETITIONS Randal Reed Four Streams GC rreed@msga.org 410-653-5300

DIRECTOR OF HANDICAP & MEMBER SERVICES Matt Sloan msloan@msga.org 410-653-5300

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Kim Daniels kdaniels@msga.org 410-653-5300

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